Ardennes RA Pro Rim Brake Wheelset
A venerable performer in any weather conditions, across any parcours, or over any road surface, the Ardennes RA Pro rim brake wheels seamlessly merge a lively performance with strength and safety.
The 25mm deep alloy rim is lightweight to afford rapid acceleration and consistent climbing speeds, and its robustness allows it to handle even the most rutted of winter roads with consummate ease. The all silver braking surface offers powerful and predictable braking, even in the wet, while the 21mm internal rim width mates perfectly with tubeless-ready or standard clincher tyres and helps them perform with lower rolling resistance, heightened traction and elevated comfort.
Durable HED Sonic Pro hubs ensure the wheels spin ultra-smoothly, and the five-pawl, 45-ratchet freehub design gives rapid engagement under acceleration away from corners. The build is linked together via Sapim Sprint round spokes arranged radially at the front and in a two-cross pattern at the rear.
Features
A multifaceted performer suitable for any ride
Handbuilt in HED’s own Minnesota, USA based facility
High-grade alloy rim construction
Light and stable 25mm deep rim profile
Traditional silver rim brake surface to guarantee control
21mm wide internal rim measurement
Tubeless-ready or standard tube-type tyre compatible
HED Sonic Pro hubs
Five-pawl, 45 ratchet freehub body
Sapim Sprint Round spokes
Radial front and two-cross rear spoke lacing patterns
Specifications
Rim Material: HED alloy
Rim Type: Hooked
Tyre Compatibility: Tubeless-ready clincher or standard tube-type clincher
Rim Size: 700c
Rim Depth: 25mm
External Rim Width: 25mm
Internal Rim Width: 21mm
Effective Rim Diameter (ERD): 593mm
Rim Weight: 469g
Rim Decals: Printed
Braking Surface: Silver alloy
Recommended Brake Pad: Standard alloy
Hub Model: Front: HED Sonic Pro 515 / Rear: HED Sonic Pro 545
Hub Bearing Type: Front: 6902 2RS Radial / Rear: 6902 2RS Radial
Freehub Options: Shimano HD 9, 10, 11 & 12-speed, SRAM XDR 12-speed, Campagnolo N3W
Front Axle: 5mm quick release
Rear Axle: 5mm quick release
Build and Spokes: x 18 front in a radial pattern / x 24 rear in a 2-cross pattern
Spoke Type: Sapim Sprint Round, Front: straight pull, Rear: J-Bend
Spoke Lengths: Front: 286mm / Rear: 284mm and 288mm
Assembly Method: Hand-built in Minnesota, USA
Wheelset Weight: 1555g (Front: 675g / Rear: 880g)
Optimal Tyre Size: 28mm
Max Tyre Pressure: 23mm tyre: 80psi / 25mm tyre: 75psi / 28mm tyre: 70psi / 32mm tyre: 70psi
Includes: Alloy QR skewers, tubeless-ready rim tape, HED wheel manual
Crash Replacement Policy: Yes, read more: HED Crash Replacement
Warranty: 5-years. Read more: HED wheels warranty